Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
This session is designed to improve understanding and application of recent updates to synoptic pathology reporting protocols such as the latest Reporting Template for Reporting Results of Biomarker Testing of Specimens from Patients with Carcinoma of the Breast. These changes reflect evolving clinical guidelines that directly influence diagnostic accuracy and treatment selection in breast cancer care.
Webinar presenters Thaer Khoury, MD, FCAP, Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Cente, and Colin Murphy, CEO of mTuitive.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
In this webinar, we will examine how immune recognition after allogeneic HCT can influence leukemia relapse and disease progression. The session will highlight the clinical relevance of HLA loss of heterozygosity (LOH), approaches used for its detection, and how LOH findings may support transplant strategies, including considerations for donor selection in subsequent transplantation.
Webinar presenter Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima, PhD, Clinical consulting scientist in histocompatibility,
specializing in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) at IGEN/AFIP São Paulo and CHC/UFPR in Curitiba, Brazil
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss the expanded clinical utility of HER2 IHC scoring in metastatic breast cancer and its impact on your practice
Webinar presenter Michelle Shiller, DO, AP, CP, MGP, FACP, Baylor University Medical Center.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital piloted a program using drones for transporting patient samples and blood products between the hospital and cancer center. The program, using Valqari drones, achieved a 100% success rate in delivering 303 packages without any damage or temperature fluctuations.
Massachusetts General Hospital implemented a clinical decision support solution to reduce unnecessary CBC and differential orders, particularly for inpatients. The solution involved an interruptive alert that targeted daily, more than daily, and as-needed orders, recommending alternative orders like CBCs without differentials.
A 21-year-old male with a history of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) presented with symptoms suggestive of relapse. While standard tests like qRT-PCR and amplicon-based sequencing failed to detect the PML::RARA fusion, AMP NGS revealed an atypical bcr2 transcript with a novel breakpoint.
A roundtable discussion on laboratory information systems (LIS) focused on the application of AI in lab workflows. Participants emphasized the need for AI to be used as a targeted tool to augment human work, highlighting its potential in streamlining documentation, coding, and data extraction.
Laboratories considering AI-driven workflows should first identify the specific problem they aim to solve and assess if simpler coding solutions are sufficient. While out-of-the-box AI solutions from vendors offer a lower barrier to entry, laboratories must ensure these solutions align with their workflows and validate them in their own environments.
Two new ADLM documents provide guidance on toxicology testing for emergency departments, replacing a 2003 guideline. The documents address test menus, turnaround times, and the importance of educating ED staff on assay limitations.
A recent article in Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine emphasizes the importance of gender-inclusive care in cytopathology laboratories. The authors, members of the CAP Cytopathology Committee, identify four key areas for improvement: laboratory information systems and terminology, cervicovaginal Pap test screening, HPV testing, and anal Pap test screening. They advocate for gender-inclusive data entry, understanding changes from hormonal therapy, equitable access to HPV testing, and expanding anal Pap test screening infrastructure.
November 2025—A 24-year-old female with hereditary stomatocytosis presented with a critical potassium concentration of 7.9 mmol/L. Despite ruling out common causes like hemolysis and EDTA contamination, the elevated potassium persisted, leading to a diagnosis of a PIEZ01 mutation causing potassium leakage.
November 2025—The Color Atlas of Body Fluids: An Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing, second edition, features over 1,200 photographs, 70 photo galleries, 360 illustrations, and 15 videos. The atlas, which completes the CAP’s Color Atlas series, uses images from CAP’s laboratory proficiency testing, providing authenticity and real-world variability.
November 2025—A roundtable discussion on laboratory information systems (LIS) highlighted the challenges labs face in meeting increasing demands with limited resources. The conversation emphasized the need for improved interoperability, automation, and flexibility in LIS to address complex testing workflows and workforce shortages.
